Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do you mean to correct what I say, and treat my desperate words as wind? New Living Translation Do you think your words are convincing when you disregard my cry of desperation? English Standard Version Do you think that you can reprove words, when the speech of a despairing man is wind? Berean Standard Bible Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair? King James Bible Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind? New King James Version Do you intend to rebuke my words, And the speeches of a desperate one, which are as wind? New American Standard Bible “Do you intend to rebuke my words, When the words of one in despair belong to the wind? NASB 1995 “Do you intend to reprove my words, When the words of one in despair belong to the wind? NASB 1977 “Do you intend to reprove my words, When the words of one in despair belong to the wind? Legacy Standard Bible Do you think to reprove my words, Or think of the words of one in despair as wind? Amplified Bible “Do you intend to reprove my words [with a convincing argument], When the words of one in despair belong to the wind [and go ignored]? Christian Standard Bible Do you think that you can disprove my words or that a despairing man’s words are mere wind? Holman Christian Standard Bible Do you think that you can disprove my words or that a despairing man’s words are mere wind? American Standard Version Do ye think to reprove words, Seeing that the speeches of one that is desperate are as wind? Contemporary English Version Here I am desperate, and you consider my words as worthless as wind. English Revised Version Do ye imagine to reprove words? seeing that the speeches of one that is desperate are as wind. GOD'S WORD® Translation Do you think my words need correction? Do you think they're what a desperate person says to the wind? Good News Translation You think I am talking nothing but wind; then why do you answer my words of despair? International Standard Version Did you intend your words to reprove, even though the speech of a desperate person is just wind? Majority Standard Bible Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair? NET Bible Do you intend to criticize mere words, and treat the words of a despairing man as wind? New Heart English Bible Do you intend to reprove words, seeing that the speeches of one who is desperate are as wind? Webster's Bible Translation Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind? World English Bible Do you intend to reprove words, since the speeches of one who is desperate are as wind? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor reproof—do you reckon words? And for wind—sayings of the desperate? Young's Literal Translation For reproof -- do you reckon words? And for wind -- sayings of the desperate. Smith's Literal Translation Will ye purpose to reprove words, and for the spirit of the words of him despairing? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYou dress up speeches only to rebuke, and you utter words to the wind. Catholic Public Domain Version You prepare speeches as so much noise, and you offer words into the wind. New American Bible Do you consider your words as proof, but the sayings of a desperate man as wind? New Revised Standard Version Do you think that you can reprove words, as if the speech of the desperate were wind? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold you are seeking to find words with which to reprove, and against my soul you are conjuring up words. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold you will plan to correct words and you will consider my word against my spirit OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Do ye hold words to be an argument, But the speeches of one that is desperate to be wind? Brenton Septuagint Translation Neither will your reproof cause me to cease my words, for neither will I endure the sound of your speech. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Replies: My Complaint is Just…25How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove? 26Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair? 27You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.… Cross References Proverbs 12:18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. James 3:5-8 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. / The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. / All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, ... Proverbs 18:21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Psalm 64:3 who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. 1 Peter 3:10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. Ecclesiastes 10:12 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. James 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, Psalm 55:21 His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed. Treasury of Scripture Do you imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind? reprove. Job 2:10 But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips. Job 3:3-26 Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which it was said, There is a man child conceived… Job 4:3,4 Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands… one that. Job 6:4,9 For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me… Job 10:1 My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. as wind. Job 8:2 How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind? Hosea 12:1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt. Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; Jump to Previous Argument Belong Correct Despair Despairing Desperate Hold Hope Imagine Indeed Intend Mean Reckon Reproof Reprove Sayings Seem Speech Speeches Think Treat Wind Words WrongJump to Next Argument Belong Correct Despair Despairing Desperate Hold Hope Imagine Indeed Intend Mean Reckon Reproof Reprove Sayings Seem Speech Speeches Think Treat Wind Words WrongJob 6 1. Job shows that his complaints are not causeless.8. He wishes for death, wherein he is assured of comfort. 14. He reproves his friends of unkindness. Do you intend to correct my words Job is responding to his friends, who have been attempting to correct him by suggesting that his suffering is a result of sin. This reflects the cultural and historical context of retributive justice prevalent in ancient Near Eastern societies, where suffering was often seen as a direct consequence of personal wrongdoing. Job's question challenges this assumption, highlighting the complexity of human suffering and the limitations of human understanding. This theme is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as in the book of Ecclesiastes, which also questions simplistic explanations for life's hardships. and treat as wind my cry of despair? Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and questioning the reasons behind it. 2. Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar Job's three friends who come to comfort him but end up arguing with him, suggesting that his suffering is due to sin. 3. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia. 4. God The ultimate authority and sovereign being, whose purposes and plans are beyond human understanding. 5. Suffering and Desperation The context of Job's lament, where he expresses his anguish and seeks understanding from his friends and God. Teaching Points Understanding DesperationRecognize that words spoken in desperation may not reflect one's true beliefs or intentions. Offer grace and understanding to those who are suffering. The Power of Words Words can either wound or heal. Be mindful of how you respond to others, especially in their times of distress. Compassionate Listening Like Job's friends, we may be tempted to correct rather than listen. Strive to be a compassionate listener, offering support rather than judgment. The Role of Suffering Suffering can lead to deeper questions about faith and God's purposes. Use these times to seek God more earnestly and trust in His wisdom. God's Sovereignty and Human Understanding Acknowledge that God's ways are higher than ours. Trust in His sovereignty, even when His plans are not clear.(26) Do ye imagine to reprove words . . .?--"It cannot be your intent to reprove mere words, as mine confessedly are (Job 6:3), and as you seem to count them (Job 6:13). If so, they are hardly worthy the trouble bestowed upon them, but might be left to answer themselves."Verse 26. - Do ye imagine to reprove words? or, Do ye propose? "Is it your intention?" Am I to understand that you blame nothing in my conduct, but only the words that I have spoken? i.e. the words recorded in ch. 3. And the speeshes of one that is desperate, which are as wind; or, whereas the speehes of one that is desperate are but as wind; literally, for the wind - spoken to the wind, for the wind to take hold of them and bear them away. Therefore not worth a reproof. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Do you intendתַּחְשֹׁ֑בוּ (taḥ·šō·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 2803: To think, account to correct הַלְהוֹכַ֣ח (hal·hō·w·ḵaḥ) Preposition | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3198: To be right, reciprocal, to argue, to decide, justify, convict my words, מִלִּ֣ים (mil·lîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4405: A word, a discourse, a topic and treat the speech אִמְרֵ֥י (’im·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 561: Something said of a desperate man נֹאָֽשׁ׃ (nō·’āš) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2976: To desist, to despond as wind? וּ֝לְר֗וּחַ (ū·lə·rū·aḥ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - common singular Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit Links Job 6:26 NIVJob 6:26 NLT Job 6:26 ESV Job 6:26 NASB Job 6:26 KJV Job 6:26 BibleApps.com Job 6:26 Biblia Paralela Job 6:26 Chinese Bible Job 6:26 French Bible Job 6:26 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 6:26 Do you intend to reprove words seeing (Jb) |
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